Events and Markets



Matariki Art Jam – Rainbow Rotorua

Sunday June 28th 10am – 5pm

Mānawatia a Matariki!
You are warmly invited to our Matariki Art Jam, a day created to bring community together through mahi toi (Art & Craft). We have gathered an exciting group of artists ready to share their skills and passion in their art form with our whānau. Whether you’d like to try your hand at raranga, jump on the sewing machine, get a flash tattoo, make some art to take home, or explore one of the other activities on offer, there is something for everyone. So please bring your Tamariki, Partners, Whānau, and Kaumātua along for a fun day! Allies are welcome to attend. We simply ask that you join us with respect and care. Tickets are available on a sliding scale, so pay what you can.
Mauri ora, we look forward to seeing you there!


Te Pō Kitakita – Matariki at the arts village

Thursday 9th July, 4pm – 7.30pm

Celebrate Matariki 2026 at The Arts Village with Te Pō Kitakita — a pō of toi, music, creativity, and whānau connection.

In conjunction with the opening of our Under the Stars Community Matariki Exhibition Toni Marie Jennings first solo exhibition Ngā Hue o Matariki, artworks from Mokoia Intermediate, and a new mural by Ria Hermans, Heidi Stook, and Kataraina Mahutonga.

Learn to use poi
Create your own raukura
Print using uku
Enjoy live music throughout the evening


Annual Arts Village events to keep on your radar